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Grady Maternity Shutdown Sparks Crisis | Columbus News
Grady Memorial Hospital’s maternity unit is shutting down this Friday, ending inpatient labor and delivery services in Delaware County — a move sparking fierce backlash from local leaders, nurses, and expectant parents. OhioHealth cites declining birth rates and rising delivery complexity, claiming patients will get better care at larger hospitals. But critics argue the closure cuts off critical local access, especially for emergencies, and question whether the state’s old 2005 agreement obligates OhioHealth to keep obstetric services. The Attorney General says they can’t enforce private…
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